SAKI Bread Maker Machine, 3 LB XL 12-in-1 Programmable, BPA-Free & Nonstick Ceramic Pan, Digital Touch Panel, 3 Loaf Sizes, 3 Crust Colors, Gluten-Free, Dough, Jam, Yogurt, Keep Warm, Recipes

Update: I have to say the Saki bread machine has definitely exceeded my expectations after over 7 months of at least twice weekly use. I have used the dough cycle a lot as I like to bake in my Emile Henry large loaf clay baker. I also use it for pizza dough and dough for making rolls. For complaints of how hard it is to put the bread pan back in the machine, there is a very simple way to do this. Look at the two (2) round metal bread pan holders in the base of the bread machine and see the open slotted areas on each round holder. Then look at the underside of your bread pan at the two (2) metal knobs. Rotate each metal knob on the bottom of the bread pan to align with any of the open slotted areas of the two (2) holders in the bottom of the bread machine. Then lower your bread pan into the base of machine, push down until you hear (a click) and feel the bread pan lock in place. Done. This easy technique applies if your pan is out and you have already filled it with your recipe to put back in the bread machine to bake or for putting it back in machine after washing bread pan. It may take you several attempts to get it right but then you'll be a whiz at inserting your bread pan every time. This machine is a workhorse with its 850 watt torque motor and is able to easily tackle any recioe for a 3 lb loaf of bread. Take the time to learn your Saki machine, experiment with any bread recipe out there and enjoy it! I also ordered an extra bread pan and another set of paddles. I believe the Saki will give many many years of service.This is my second breadmaker and so far I love everything about the "Saki". Initially, I thought of going with the Zojirushi bread machine but the Saki ticks all the boxes for me. Love the smaller footprint than the Zojirushi, love the large digital display that is easy to see and operate, great recipe book and manual included, no sticking at all with the ceramic bread pan and the ceramic double kneading paddles. The Saki is extremely quiet w/ the 850 watt high torque motor which is a big plus and I haven't noticed any movement at all during the kneading process. Love the loaf size options, color of crust, etc. I've had no problem having to unplug machine to turn off as some have noted. The instructions are in the manual. I used the medium color crust on this first loaf, but since have used the light crust which we prefer. I always take out the kneading paddles when the last rise is completed before the baking cycle starts. No need to remove dough, just lift up one end, remove paddle, then lift up other end and remove 2nd paddle, then close lid and cycle will resume. No big bread paddle tears in your bread, just 2 tiny post holes on bottom of the bread loaf.I have made several different types of bread so far and am extremely pleased with each. Look forward to trying the jam, yogurt and cake recipes as well. The Saki is a winner in my book.

It's now been a month since receiving the SAKI bread maker. This has given me time to "play around" with the machine and try various recipes. Every recipe that I have worked with has resulted in a quality final product. I do like the fact that I can select from three different size loaves. The three-pound offering is great for those favorite recipes. I have worked with the recipes in the large recipe book that is included as well as recipes from other bread machine recipe books. Will start working with some of my handmade bread recipes to determine if they will be suitable to go start to finish in the machine.In the instruction manual which includes recipes for each different setting fails to distinguish what the size of the loaf is.The add nut/seed signal goes on too long and is annoying. An appearance distraction is the holes that the paddles leave in the finished product. But that is an issue with all bread makers. My old (2003) bread maker which still works, does the same. Nature of the beast.I would definitely recommend the SAKI bread maker and am looking forward to many years of eating fresh homemade bread. Love that aroma!

This Saki replaced a very pricey bread machine I’d owned that quit working, right after it went out of warranty. That was the 3rd Zo I’d owned so I decided to try this machine to save some money. To say I was extremely surprised and pleased is an understatement.I’ve tried all 3 size loaves and the mixing is phenomenal. It bakes evenly but I found that we prefer the crust setting on light, the crust isn’t as thick then as when you bake on medium. It’s easy to setup and choose how you want things done, the display is easy to see.About the worst thing I can say is that the manual would be better if they had the minutes listed on when things are done, kneading, mixing, rising etc. I have always pulled the paddles out before the final rise so that there are only 2 holes in the base of my bread after it has finished baking. All the Zo manuals have the times listed on how long each process would take, such as kneading 13 minutes.It was a pain in the neck to babysit the machine to figure out what time on the basic setting with a light crust that the final rise would happen. Since that’s my biggest complaint about the machine, that is very minor since the machine does a wonderful job.